Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.
Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney
It’s very common for aging parents to name their children as health care proxies or agents under a Power of Attorney (POA). Children know their parents well, care deeply about their well-being, and are committed to honoring their wishes, which makes them a natural and
Most people associate estate planning with elderly people; however, it is not just people with kids and retirement funds that need to plan for their future. Young adults, especially with student loans, should start establishing a plan today. When you’re young and in debt, estate
If you’re an undocumented immigrant living in New York, you may be feeling increasingly anxious about the threat of deportation. What was once a distant concern may now feel like an imminent reality—under the current administration, deportation rates have soared nationwide, with millions of individuals
Caring for an aging loved one, particularly someone with dementia or other impairments, requires careful planning and a strong legal foundation to ensure their needs and wishes are met. These are the critical documents every caregiver should have in place to provide effective care and
Can I Afford Long-Term Care in New York? What Are the 5 Ways to Protect Assets from Nursing Home Cost and Ensure Quality Care for Seniors? Many senior citizens and their families in New York face a critical question: can they afford long-term care? Long-
In the world of estate planning and asset management, there are three important roles to make note of; trustee, guardian, and a power of attorney. The responsibilities that come with these roles include managing Medicaid eligibility, guardianships, trusts, and ensuring the financial stability of those
Receiving a terminal diagnosis is a devastating health outcome for a patient and their loved ones, and while it most certainly will cause dread and despair, it is important to realize that the terminally diagnosed person and their family must take certain steps to ensure
Planning for college can simultaneously be an extremely exciting and daunting prospect. Between looking for dorms, choosing classes, and buying necessary items, the transition period between high school graduation and the first day of college is hectic. An overlooked part of this process, however, are
When caring for someone with dementia, it can be heartbreaking to see the symptoms of this cognitive disease to wear down your family member. Dementia gradually takes their mental capabilities such as their memory and ability to communicate which ultimately will affect their physical abilities.
While estate planning is an important task everyone faces at one point, it can get complicated. Oftentimes we are forced to think about our own mortality, and how we want our valuables to be passed along which is never easy. But essentially, the purpose of